Daniel W. Scholwin, 69, of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly while visiting Eagle River, WI. He left his family way too soon. Born in Chicago, IL, on May 4, 1941, he was the son of the late Raymond and Irene (Gorczynski) Scholwin and was educated in the schools of Chicago. He made his home in Lindenhurst, IL, for 30 years and settled in Kenosha in 2005. On July 20, 1962, he married Barbara Zaloudek in Chicago, IL. Dan was formerly employed by Ammco Tool in Waukegan, IL, and for 13 years as a machinist for Deublin Co. in Waukegan, until his retirement in July of 2009. Dan enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, snowmobiling, traveling, the outdoors and most of all spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Scholwin; two daughters, Kathy (Ron) Klein and Karen (Kevin) Maule, both of Kenosha; his four grandchildren, Jeffrey (Amy), Jonathon and Tyler Heischberg and Austin Maule; and two sisters, Jean Danour of Temple, TX, and Peggy Jones of West Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Scholwin in 1984. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 13th, at Proko Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at the funeral home at 4:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Dan’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Patrick, Penna, and Sean Maule
February 14, 2011
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dan's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dennis & Sandi Hansche
February 12, 2011
Dear Barb & family, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father and our good friend. We sure will miss Dan's smile. We had some great times together fishing, camping & just partying. You have many great memories to share, but will never replace his being there with you. Here is a poem that may help:"He took my love for His, Spring Bouquet of flowers, Picked him from my garden for His silver vase, In living water he now grows, Brighter than the sun, Oh, tell him Lord, he is still my favorite flower". Know that you are in our prayers. Hugs to you and your family.
Terri Zaloudek Geiger
February 12, 2011
I remember when I went to a party for Kathy or Karen in Lindenhurst...there was a pool in the yard and we did not bring our swimsuits. My mom would not let us go swimming...Uncle Dan threw me in the pool and said, "you can go swimming now." My mom was so upset, but we were happy. He always made sure everyone had a good time no matter happy no matter what the circumstances were. He ALWAYS was making sure everyone had a good time. He was and ALWAYS be UNCLE DAN!! He will be missed greatly and loved by all of the lives he has touched.
Rose Castillo
February 11, 2011
It is never easy to lose a parent.Just know I am thinking of you and your family are in my prayers. Your dad will always be with you. I know all to well what it feels like to lose a father. mine was 58 when we lost him. and I didn't get to say goodbye...know that he is in god's hands now and he also knows how much he was loved here on earth. Kathy, you were a good daughter...hang in there and be thankful of all of the beautiful memories that you have. I really believe that saying "A person is not truly gone unless they are forgotten."Hugs to you and your family.Your friend : rose
Shelley Walton (Hansche)
February 11, 2011
All my sympathy to you, Barb and your family. I don't even know how to begin to say how sad I am for your loss. I have never meet anyone like Dan. He shared his love of woodworking with me when I first asked for him to make a shadowbox for my nephew who served in first Iraq and then Afghanistan The shadowbox proudly displays his metals from the war and is beautiful! I also know his love for the Chicago Bears! I asked Dan to make a shadowbox to display a gift I received from Anthony Adams, a Chicago Bear Player. The gift of signed pink gloves that the players wore in honor of breast cancer month and of course he was all over that! This shadow box is proudly displayed in my home! My father and Dan spent time fishing together and I am sure talking about football! People say Bears and Packer fans don't get along, but I think he and Dan proved them wrong! May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of a great man!
Denise Mattson & Steve Levin
February 11, 2011
Dan was a wonderful man, so warm and friendly. He made Steve and I feel like family. May the pain of your loss soon be replaced by fond memories of a wonderful life lived to the fullest.
Judy Cruey
February 11, 2011
I understand how hard it is to lose a parent and my deepest sympathy goes out to all your family. I will pray for comfort and peace for you.
Torey
February 11, 2011
May all the wonderful memories help you during this difficult time.You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
babette & Steve Laux
February 11, 2011
May the fond memories of your loved one stay within all your hearts and the love that you share be a comfort to all of you.Its not easy losing a loved one but remember they will always be with you for ever!Deepest Sympathy!Steve,Babette & Alex Laux
Erin Connor
February 11, 2011
Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow for you and your family. May your memories give you strength and let the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Bill Scholwin
February 11, 2011
I feel almost like I've lost a brother... and knowing how that feels, you have my sympathy. Your loss is far greater than mine. Dan was one of the good guys. All of us here in the Houston area will miss him... Aunt Helen, Betty & Bill, Bill & Julie, and Lu Ann & Kirk
Jackie Gonzalez
February 11, 2011
Aunt Barb, Kathy, KarenYou all are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Dan was an amazing man. He loved all of you so very much. When he would talk about each one of you or his Grandsons his eyes would light up and have that grin on his face... May all of you find peace knowing he loved each and everyone one of you with all of his heart. Keep his love in your heart and lock it away and keep it there for eternity and beyond. God Bless,Jackie Gonzalez